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City tax sale

MTAS was asked for information regarding a city's authority to conduct its own tax sale.

Ashburn, Melissa
Legal Opinion
Tax collection
Tax collection--Delinquent taxes
Taxes
Internal
06/21/2021
02/26/2002

Aldermen as officers under charter and personnel ordinance

MTAS was asked whether aldermen are considered officers for the purpose of applying a provision in the city's personnel ordinance.

Huffer, Dennis
Legal Opinion
City councilmember
City council
Personnel--Municipal ordinances
Internal
07/20/2021
08/29/2006

City judge benefits survey

Seventeen cities responded to an MTAS survey about their city judge, including the number of hours worked, salary, and benefits participation.

Stokes, Richard
Survey
Courts--Judges
Courts--Municipal
Personnel--Compensation
Personnel--Fringe benefits
Personnel--Surveys
Public
07/27/2021
02/10/2017

Cost recovery of hazardous materials clean-up and response

MTAS was asked to provide information on the cost recovery involving hazardous materials spills.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Emergency management
Emergency services
Fire--Administration
Hazardous materials
Public health and safety
Public
07/12/2021
02/5/2002

Authority of an E-911 board regarding towing

Does the E-911 board have the authority to establish the rules and regulations under which wreckers will be dispatched within the city?

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Emergency communications
Emergency communications--Districts
Internal
11/8/2022
04/11/2000

Public employee owning a retail liquor store

MTAS was asked whether a public employee, such as a firefighter, can own a retail liquor store.

Broughton, Jeff
General
Alcoholic beverages--Laws and regulations
Alcoholic beverages--Licenses and permits
Public
07/23/2021
04/17/2014

Turnout gear at vehicle crashes

Questions regarding OSHA compliance on personal protective equipment for firefighters and ambulance service employees.

Wolf, Dennis
General
Fire--Equipment
Emergency medical services
Public
07/27/2021
10/30/2003

Satellite television provider and requirement to purchase business license or pay business taxes

MTAS Legal Consultant Stephanie Allen O'Hara responded to a request for information regarding the necessity of a business license.

O'Hara, Stephanie Allen
Legal Opinion
Taxes--Businesses and professions--Tennessee--Directories
Licenses and permits--Laws and regulations
Public
01/11/2023
11/2/2022

Ordinance changing the official depository of city funds

An ordinance to amend the city's code regarding the town's official depository for town funds.

Norris, Margaret
Ordinance
Finance--Bank services
Finance--Municipal ordinances
Public
07/26/2021
11/13/2007

Abolishing the water board and transferring the operation of the water system to the board of mayor and aldermen

City wishes to adopt an ordinance abolishing the water board and transferring the operation of the water system to the board of mayor and aldermen.

Hemsley, Sid
Legal Opinion
Utilities--Boards
Water--Administration
City council--Procedure
Internal
07/21/2021
01/25/1993
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